Description
Thuidium brachypyxis (also called Short-Pixis Thuidium, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Thuidiaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate habit and a thin, smooth texture. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green, in a short, dense spike. Seed: small, yellowish-brown, with a short, curved beak. Seedlings: small, yellowish-green, with a short, curved beak.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thuidium brachypyxis can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a container with a well-draining soil mix. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in late summer and sown on a moist, sterile medium. The plants can be divided in the spring when they are actively growing.